Stratus Sedan V6-2.7L (2001)
Radiator Cap: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
The cooling system is equipped with a pressure cap that releases built up pressure, maintaining a range of 97 - 124 kPa (14 - 18 psi).
There is also a vent valve in the center of the cap. This valve also opens when coolant is cooling and contracting, allowing coolant to return to radiator
from coolant reserve/recovery system container by vacuum through connecting hose. If valve is stuck shut, the radiator hoses will be collapsed on cool
down. Clean the vent valve to ensure proper sealing when boiling point is reached.
OPERATION
The pressure cap allows the cooling system to operate at higher than atmospheric pressure. The higher pressure raises the coolant boiling point; this
allows increased radiator cooling capacity.
The gasket in the cap seals the filler neck, so that vacuum can be maintained, allowing coolant to be drawn back into the radiator from the reserve
container.
